Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Changing bulbs
Changing the headlight bulbs
Before replacing a burnt out light bulb, ensure that the replacement bulb has the same voltage and power rating as specified for the lighting device in question (sect. 3 - 1.1, Lights/instrument panel).
Warning
The halogen light bulbs in the headlight become hot when switched on and remain hot for some time after they are switched off. Allow bulbs to cool before replacing them.
The position of the light bulbs in the headlight is as indicated below: low beam (lo), high beam (hi) and parking light (a).
Remove the headlight, as described in the paragraph "renewal of the headlight" of this section.
To access the headlight bulbs loosen the screws (1) and remove the cover (2).
High beam (hi)
Disconnect the wiring connector (3) from the headlight bulb (4).
Release the retaining clip (5).
The bulb (4) has a bayonet base: press and twist counter clockwise to remove.
Fit the new bulb (4), insert the tabs on the bulb base into the corresponding slots to ensure the bulb is correctly positioned, push the bulb in and turn clockwise until it clicks into place.
Refit the connector (3) to the lamp (4), the cover (2) to the headlight, then tighten the screws (1).
Low beam (lo)
To change the lo beam headlight bulb (6) see the procedure described above for the hi beam headlight bulb.
Replace the lamp with a new one of the same type and rating (sect. 3 - 1.1, Lights/instrument panel).
Note
Do not touch the transparent part of the bulb with your fingers, this will darken it and cause a loss of brightness.
Renewal of the headlight
Disconnect the headlight connectors (a) from the main wiring (refer to the
tables of paragraph "routing of wiring on
frame", sect. 6 - 1).
Loosen nuts (2) that fix the front optical unit to th ...
Headlight aim
The motorcycle must be perfectly upright with the tires inflated to the
correct pressure and with a rider seated, perfectly
perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
Position the motorcycle 10 met ...
Other materials:
Refitting the engine
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Important
Apply recommended grease and tighten the special screws (6) to a torque of
60 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque
settings).
Tighten the nuts (3) to a torque of 48 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque
settings).
Warning
For the assembly seque ...
Refitting the clutch transmission unit
Position pipe (4) on the clutch slave cylinder (r).
Position the two seals (19) and tighten the screw (18) to a torque of 23 nm +/-
10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Refit the bleed valve (17) and the dust gaiter (16).
To position the pipe retaining clamps (4) refer to the table on ...
Removal of the licence plate holder
Disconnect connector (5) of the number plate holder wiring from the main one.
Release the number plate holder light cable from the ties and the cable grommets
as indicated in sect- 7 - 6, flexible
wiring/hoses positioning, since the cable is together with the rear abs sensor
cable.
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